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The Japanese people had difficulty pronouncing Dr. Hepburn’s name. It was shortened to Hebon, which he loved, because it sounded like the Japanese word heibon, which meant “just being ordinary.”
Japanese Literature
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A group for people who enjoy literature written by Japanese authors, the arts, culture, and history of Japan. May 2026: Dragon Palace by Hiromi Kawa ...more
Robin’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Robin’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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